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JOB DETAILS

Operational Risk VP (Securities)

SalaryNegotiable

LocationSingapore

ConsultantElizabeth Tan (R1543873)

JobRef1032970/001

Date posted18 October 2016

A leading global financial institution now seeks to hire an Operational Risk VP (Securities). This is a senior role that takes responsibility for operational risk management across the firm’s securities business. You will work alongside key stakeholders of the business to actively manage and develop the operational risk framework across the region. You will ensure that the function actively supports the identification, management and mitigation of operational risks.

About the Operational Risk VP (Securities) role:

This Operational Risk VP (Securities) role is a hands-on position that reports directly to the Head of Risk in Singapore. The role requires strong stakeholder management and the ability to challenge the business on control gaps and add value.

Key responsibilities:

Identify and manage top and emerging risks facing the securities business

Drive risk assessment process and best practices through RCA scoping, risk assessment reviews and liaison with other functional areas and business managers

Develop relationships with business stakeholders to provide risk advisory on business activities and engage them on operational risk culture

Challenge the business on control gaps and implement appropriate controls in line with policy

Drive risk assessment process and best practices through deep dives, risk assessment reviews and liaison with other functional areas and business managers

Review and design risk mitigation and control process

To succeed in this job, you must have minimum 6 years of experience in Operational Risk / Audit.

Key requirements:

Experience within Securities / Asset Management is a pre-requisite

Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with and influence the business

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and ability to drive change

Comfortable in a hands on role requiring reporting work

This is a leading financial institution with an extensive footprint in corporate and institutional banking, wealth management and securities. The bank has a strong controls culture and a focus on proactive operational risk management.